There are 5 ways to get from Athy to Tullamore by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Athy to Kildaretrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Kildare to Portarlingtontrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Portarlington to Tullamoretrain Ic / ...
2h 27m€9–15Line 897 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Carlow Bus Stnbus 897
- Take the bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tullamorebus 73
3h 3m€19–27Drive 52.6 km
- Drive from Athy to Tullamorecar 52.6 km
52 min€10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Athy to Tullamoretaxi 52.6 km
52 min€75–95Bus
- Take the bus from Athy to Kildarebus 883
- Take the bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Avebus 726
- Take the bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Tullamorebus 830
3h 30m€14–31
Athy to Tullamore by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Athy to Tullamore is to drive which costs €9 - €14 and takes 52 min.
The fastest way to get from Athy to Tullamore is to drive which takes 52 min and costs €9 - €14.
No, there is no direct bus from Athy to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Tullamore via Carlow Bus Stn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
No, there is no direct train from Athy to Tullamore. However, there are services departing from Athy and arriving at Tullamore via Kildare and Portarlington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Athy and Tullamore is 68 km. The road distance is 52.6 km.
The best way to get from Athy to Tullamore without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €9 - €15.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Athy to Tullamore, including transfers.
Athy to Tullamore bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, depart from Athy station.
Athy to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Athy station.
The best way to get from Athy to Tullamore is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs €9 - €15. Alternatively, you can line 897 bus and bus, which costs €19 - €27 and takes 3h 3m.
What companies run services between Athy, Ireland and Tullamore, IE-OY, Ireland?
You can take a train from Athy to Tullamore via Kildare and Portarlington in around 2h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athy to Tullamore via Carlow Bus Stn in around 3h 3m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Kildare to Portarlington
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Train from Portarlington to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- €3–5
Bus from Athy to Carlow Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3–4
- Website
- TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow
- Phone
- +353 1 836 6111
- customercare@buseireann.ie
- Website
- Bus Éireann
Bus from Carlow Bus Stn to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16–23
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €16–23
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Website
- Bus Éireann
- Standard
- €13–18
- Phone
- 045 980383
- kildaresd@locallink.ie
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
Bus from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- TFI Local Link Kildare South Dublin
- Phone
- +353 1 879 8300
- Website
- local link
Bus from Athy to Kildare
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- local link
- Phone
- +353 (0)1 465 9972
- info@dublincoach.ie
- Website
- Dublin Coach
Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Website
- Dublin Coach
- Single
- €4–7
- Phone
- +353 818 333 222
- info@jjkavanagh.ie
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Kildare to Portlaoise JFL Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Website
- J.J.Kavanagh & Sons
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- Slieve Bloom Coach Tours
Bus from Portlaoise JFL Ave to Tullamore
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–7
- Website
- TFI Local Link Laois Offaly
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- €75–95
Athy Taxis
- Phone
- +353 87 666 9882
Crom A Boo Cabs
- Phone
- +353 59 863 2463
Vals Cabs Athy
- Phone
- +353 87 704 0245
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Booking & Getting There
Athy to Tullamore bus services, operated by TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow, arrive at Carlow Bus Stn station.
Athy to Tullamore train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Kildare station.
Yes, the driving distance between Athy to Tullamore is 53 km. It takes approximately 52 min to drive from Athy to Tullamore.
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